]]>https://karavostasia.wordpress.com/2012/05/30/nature-photography/feed/0shadeofcalmnessHow to Dress for an Interviewhttps://karavostasia.wordpress.com/2012/05/30/how-to-dress-for-an-interview/
https://karavostasia.wordpress.com/2012/05/30/how-to-dress-for-an-interview/#respondWed, 30 May 2012 16:11:41 +0000http://karavostasia.wordpress.com/?p=69The first impression you make on a potential employer is the most important one. The first judgment an interviewer makes is going to be based on how you look and what you are wearing. That’s why it’s always important to dress professionally for a job interview, even if the work environment is casual.

What’s the appropriate dress code for an interview? You’ll want that first impression to be not just a good one, but, a great one. The candidate dressed in a suit and tie is going to make a much better impression than the candidate dressed in scruffy jeans and a t-shirt.

Men’s Interview Attire

Suit (solid color – navy or dark grey)

Long sleeve shirt (white or coordinated with the suit)

Belt

Tie

Dark socks, conservative leather shoes

Little or no jewelry

Neat, professional hairstyle

Limit the aftershave

Neatly trimmed nails

Portfolio or briefcase

Women’s Interview Attire

Suit (navy, black or dark grey)

The suit skirt should be long enough so you can sit down comfortably

Coordinated blouse

Conservative shoes

Limited jewelry (no dangling earrings or arms full of bracelets)

No jewelry is better than cheap jewelry

Professional hairstyle

Neutral pantyhose

Light make-up and perfume

Neatly manicured clean nails

Portfolio or briefcase

What Not to Bring to the Interview

Gum

Cell phone

Ipod

Coffee or soda

If you have lots of piercings, leave some of your rings at home (earrings only, is a good rule)

Cover tattoos

Interview Attire Tips

Before you even think about going on an interview, make sure you have appropriate interview attire and everything fits correctly.

Get your clothes ready the night before, so you don’t have to spend time getting them ready on the day of the interview.

If your clothes are dry clean only, take them to the cleaners after an interview, so they are ready for next time.

Your conduct, your interpersonal skills and your ability to articulate intelligent and well thought out responses to questions are the most important elements.

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Appropriate attire supports your image as a person who takes the interview process seriously and understands the nature of the industry in which you are trying to become employed.

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Be aware that in some industries, customer contact and image presented to the customer is critical. In such industries, your attire will be judged more critically.

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Your attire should be noticed as being appropriate and well-fitting, but it should not take center stage.

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If you are primarily remembered for your interview attire, this is probably because you made an error in judgment!

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Dressing nicely and appropriately is a compliment to the person you meet, so if in doubt, err on the side of dressing better than you might need to.

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Even if you are aware that employees of an organization dress casually on the job, dress up for the interview unless you are specifically told otherwise by the employer.

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Never confuse an interview or business function with a social event. Don’t dress for a party or a date.

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Not every contact with an employer requires interview attire. For some occasions business casual is appropriate. See business casual for when to wear it and what it is.

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Changes in fashion may change some things, like the width of lapels, the cut of pants, or the colors of blouses available in the stores. Basic professional attire does not change with the whims of fashion. A good suit should last five to ten years, depending on its quality, how hard you wear it, how well you care for it, and if it continues to fit you well. You can express fashion’s whims in your off-the-job clothes, and to some extent in your accessories.

Interview attire guidelines for men and women

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Suit:
A two piece matched suit is always the best and safest choice.

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What if the JOB is in a NON-SUIT-wearing WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Even if you would or could wear jeans on the job, or the work environment is outdoors and very non-suit, wearing a suit to the interview shows you take the interview seriously as a professional meeting. Dressing well is a compliment to the person(s) with whom you meet. If you think the industry in which you’re interviewing would frown on a suit, or the interview will involve going to a work site where a suit would be inappropriate, look for advice through professional organizations, your professors who have been employed in that industry, and/or by asking the employer directly and politely. One alternative is to wear pressed pants (like khakis) and a dark jacket; less formal than a suit, but still business-appropriate for both men and women.

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Conservative colors / fabric:
Navy, dark gray (and black for women) — are safe.
Other color trends may come and go; avoid the extremes.
Solids or very subtle weave patterns or plaids (the kind that look solid across a room) are safest.
Wool, wool blends, or other good quality natural and synthetic fibers, are generally the best fabrics in all seasons. Avoid lower quality acetate / rayon blends.

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Cost / quality:
You are not expected to be able to afford the same clothing as a corporate CEO. Do invest in quality that will look appropriate during your first two or three years on the job. One good quality suit is sufficient for a job search if that is all your budget allows. You can vary your shirt/blouse and tie/accessories.

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Details:
Everything should be clean and well pressed.
Carefully inspect clothes for tags, dangling threads, etc.

Conservative colors / fabric:
Navy and dark gray are safe and are the most conservative for men. Black for men was once considered severe or overly formal, and may still be considered so in very conservative industries, although it is commonly worn by many. Other color trends may come and go; avoid the extremes. Choose a solid or very subtle weave pattern or plaid (the kind that look solid across a room). Wool, wool blends, or very high quality natural and synthetic fiber blends are acceptable fabrics for a conservative men’s suit.

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Cost / quality:
You are not expected to be able to afford the same clothing as a corporate CEO. Do invest in quality that will look appropriate during your first two or three years on the job. One good quality suit is sufficient for a job search if that is all your budget allows. You can vary your shirt and tie.

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Ties:
Tie styles come and go. Select good quality silk ties.
Avoid fashion extremes, like character ties, in interviews.
Notice what men in your industry wear on the job, at career fairs, at information sessions, when they meet with clients.

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Shirts:
Long-sleeved shirts, even in summer. Choose white or light blue solid, or conservative stripes. A dark shirt might be acceptable in a non-conservative industry. Avoid being trendy.

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Socks:
Dark socks, mid-calf length so no skin is visible when you sit down.

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Shoes:
Leather, lace-up or slip-on business shoes, preferably black or cordovan. Invest in a good pair; even if you don’t wear them daily on the job, you’ll need them for other occasions and you should expect to get lots of years out of good shoes.

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Belt:
Black or cordovan leather, to match your shoes.

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Facial hair:
If worn, should be well-groomed. Observe men in your industry if you are unsure what’s appropriate or are considering changing your look.

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Jewelry:
Wear a conservative watch. If you choose to wear other jewelry, be conservative. Removing earrings is safest. For conservative industries, don’t wear earrings. Observe other men in your industry to see what is acceptable.

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Details:
Everything should be clean and well pressed. Suits typically have tacking stitches to hold vents — on the jacket back and on sleeves — in place before the garment is purchased. Cut them off if your retailer / tailor doesn’t. And that tag stitched on the outside of your sleeve is not meant to stay there like a Tommy Hilfiger label — cut it off! Carefully inspect clothes dangling threads, etc.

Grooming tips for everyone

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Hair:
Should be clean and neat.

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Shoes:
Should be in polished condition. Make sure heels are not worn.

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Details:
No missing buttons, no lint; and don’t forget to remove external tags and tacking stitches from new clothes.

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Hands:
Clean fingernails.

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Fit:
Clothes should be clean, neatly pressed, and fit properly.

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Smell:
Perfume or cologne should be used sparingly or not at all. Remember that some people have allergies/sensitivities; you’d hate for that to derail an interview. No odors in clothes. Don’t smell like smoke.

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Pad folios:
Preferred over a bulky briefcase. A small briefcase is also appropriate. But if you have no reason to carry a briefcase, don’t; you risk looking silly.

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Book bags:
Leave it at home for an on-site interview. For an on-campus interview, you can leave it in the waiting area.

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]]>https://karavostasia.wordpress.com/2012/05/30/interview-appearance-and-attire/feed/0shadeofcalmnessJob-interview-dressesWhy Do You Need to Travel?https://karavostasia.wordpress.com/2012/05/30/why-do-you-need-to-travel/
https://karavostasia.wordpress.com/2012/05/30/why-do-you-need-to-travel/#respondWed, 30 May 2012 15:43:07 +0000http://karavostasia.wordpress.com/?p=56We Need to Travel

Our planet is too big for our short lives but we can fit many places which are worth to see to our life. In this way, we can see lots of natural beauty, historical places and also unexplored places by traveling. Sadly, most of us do not have time to travel but we need to travel and we should create time for our psychology, our wisdom and our development in this life.

The first reason why you need to travel is, travelling heals the psychology. Exploring new places makes us feel happy. Having a vacation provides us to be relax. Also being in a different environment, talking to different people teaches us to look different perspective to life. Thinking more than one side to life effects our psychology in a positive way. Moreover, we have a new experiences to talk about. We can write about our travel time to our journal or blog. In this way, we encourage people to travel like us. Encouraging people makes us feel happy and excited. Psychologically we reach the relief with the help of travelling.

Secondly, our wisdom will be increased if we become a traveler. Facing with other cultures, trying different tastes, learning other peoples lives are promote the relations between us and other people. Human is curious creature and learning becomes non-stop activity when we are travelling. Travelling flows our fountain of wisdom.

The final reason why you need to travel is, travelling develops us. For example, if you are travelling for your job to other countries, you can get more customers for your work and you can be successful and earn more money. Communication with foreign people and visit them in other countries develops us and also develops our country.

In conclusion, we need to create more time for travelling. Stocking in same place can not bring us any improvement. With travelling we had more positive psychology, great wisdom and development.

]]>https://karavostasia.wordpress.com/2012/05/30/midye-tava-ve-tarator-sos/feed/0shadeofcalmnesstarator-s-midye-tava-2SURVEILLANCEhttps://karavostasia.wordpress.com/2012/05/30/49/
https://karavostasia.wordpress.com/2012/05/30/49/#respondWed, 30 May 2012 15:28:34 +0000http://karavostasia.wordpress.com/?p=49 SURVEILLANCE
The night began to fall. Vincent was driving home from his office. He had an exhausting day as always. He thought he had no problems in his life at all but his thoughts were extremely problematic. With these thoughts he increased the speed of his expensive car.
When he arrived home, the dinner was ready and his children welcomed him with joyful hugs. Vincent was not a very talkative person when he was with his family. After dinner Vincent took a long bath to relax and memorized the dayhe passed. His wife Judy was waiting for him on the bed for a sleep but Vincent was supposed to revise his works on his laptop. He told his wife: “I will be back soon. I need to check something about the job. You try to sleep honey.” After he gave a kiss on Judy’s lips, he opened his laptop and took a glass of old Scotch with ice. His workplace had a fireplace and Vincent threw pieces of wood in it. Scotch and fire kept Vincent get warmer after the bath. He was still sitting with his bathrobe in front of his laptop.
Vincent opened a file named “Veronika Dernier”. He examined Veronika’s file which included her past, the medications she took and information about her family. Veronika was a 20 year old young girl about Vincent’s daughter’s age. Vincent had known the feelings and attitudes about young girls because of his daughter but Veronica’s situation was different. Despite of her age, she had very tragic and depressive experiences. She lost her mother at her early ages and her father was an alcoholic. She was exposed to violence and got raped by her father and she had lost her mother in front of her eyes. Her aunt Melinda was taking care of her. Melinda brought Veronica to Vincent for her suicidal attitudes.
It was almost 3 in the morning and Vincent’s phone hotly rang. Veronica’s aunt Melinda was calling and she begged for help with a loud voice. Veronika took all the pills which Vincent gave her and Vincent wished he had kept her under surveillance. The ambulance took Veronika to hospital and doctors washed her stomach.
Happily Veronika survived and psychologist Vincent gained an experience. He will become more interested and more sensitive with his patients.